Gardenia Go For Grains!
With the growing emphasis placed on whole-grains products, you may have heard that eating whole-grains is good for health. What exactly are whole-grains and why are they beneficial for health? Let’s start reaping the wholesome benefits of whole-grains by getting to know more about them!

What is a whole-grain?

Grains are the seeds of plants. Each seed contains three distinct parts- Bran, Germ and Endosperm- all of which contain valuable nutrients.

Benefits of whole-grains

The goodness of grains includes fibre, vitamins B & E, minerals and phytochemicals which are contained mainly in the bran and germ layers.

Whole-grains have been proven to:
   √   Reduce the risk of heart diseases by decreasing cholesterol levels
   √   Prevent the damage of blood vessels
   √   Reduce the risk of diabetes, constipation and certain cancers
   √   Make one feel full faster and longer

How much whole-grains should you eat?

It is recommended to include at least 50 grams servings of whole-grains in your daily diet.

Read the Amazing Grains article to find out more wonderful facts about
whole-grains!


It’s easy to start making wholemeal choices!

Gardenia has specially developed several wholemeal breads to cater to a growing demand for whole-grain products. All the healthier loaves meet the ‘Higher in whole-grains’ Nutritional Guideline set by Health Promotion Board.

Find the ideal Gardenia wholemeal bread to suit your taste preference!


Healthier choices with Gardenia’s Family of Wholemeal & Multi-Grain Loaves

Super Fine & Soft
    • NEW! Super Fine & Soft 14-Grain Loaf 300g
    • High in Protein & Calcium
    • Contains Selenium
    • Contains Vitamin A, D, E and Iron
    • Suitable for everyone in the family, especially the elderly
    • Super Fine & Soft Wholemeal Bread (100%) 400g
    • High in Dietary Fibre & Iron
    • Contains Prebiotic
    • Low in Saturated Fat
    • No Artificial Sweetener


    • Super Soft & Fine Enriched Wholemeal White Jumbo 600 (50%)
    • Made from 50% Super Fine Wholemeal Flour
    • No artificial flavouring and colouring
    • No Cholesterol and Trans Fat
    • Caters to Larger Families
    • Super Soft & Fine Enriched Wholemeal White Bread (50%) 400g
    • Made from 50% super fine wholemeal flour.
    • Goodness of whole-grains with the softness of white bread.

    Fine Grain
    • Fine Grain Wholemeal Bread 420g
    • Made with 50% wholemeal flour
    • High in fibre, yet soft and delicious
    • 2 slices of Gardenia Fine Grain Wholemeal Bread provide you with 1/3 of your daily whole-grains requirements
    • Junior Fine Grain Wholemeal Bread 310g
    • Made with 50% wholemeal flour
    • Healthy loaf for the smaller families

    Multi-Grain
    Grainy
    •    Low GI Nutri Multi-Grain 400g
    • Tested and Certified Low Glycemic Index (GI). Low GI rating indicates that food releases glucose into the blood stream gradually
    • Baked with 12 finest grains and seeds
    • Excellent source of complex carbohydrates, dietary fibre, essential vitamins & minerals
    • Original Wholemeal Bread 600g
    Baked from all natural wholemeal flour for a high fibre content.
    • Made from 100% wholemeal flour.
    • No Trans Fat

     

     

     

     

     

    Wholemeal Buns
    Wholemeal Buns
    • Wholemeal Hamburger Buns (250g)
    Hamburger buns freshly baked with 20% Superfine Wholemeal Flour
    • No Trans Fat
    • Wholemeal Hotdog Buns (220g)
    Hotdog buns freshly baked with 20% Superfine Wholemeal Flour
    • No Trans Fat

     

     

     

     

     

    Wholemeal Loaf
    • NEW! Wholemeal Banana Walnut Loaf 400g
    Gardenia Wholemeal Banana Walnut Bread is a perfect treat for the whole family with its generous portions of nutritious banana and crunchy walnuts.
    Baked to a perfect golden hue, it comes with the same great taste, but of a healthier choice status made with 25% of wholemeal flour!
    Many foods made from whole-grains come ready to eat. Add more whole-grains to your daily meal intake and create delicious dishes using Gardenia’s family of wholemeal loaves! Try out the following recipe using Super Soft and Fine Enriched Wholemeal Bread (100%) to create a nutritious and healthy wholemeal quiche.


    Do you know?
    In refined flour, the bran and germ layers which contain part of the goodness of whole-grains are removed during milling, leaving mainly the starchy endosperm.